Surviving Immigration Uncertainty

By
Sintsirmas & Mueller Co. L.P.A.
|August 14, 2017

At a time where travel bans and immigration laws are such a hot topic,
it can be difficult to find peace and security either as a U.S. citizen
or an immigrant. Educational professionals and student immigrants in particular
may feel a rush of uncertainty about their status in the U.S., especially
as graduation dates loom closer.

In order to survive this time of uncertainty in regards to immigration,
it is important to keep tabs on the new immigration laws and restrictions,
and to be prepared to protect yourself. For information about immigration
in the current climate and tips for surviving the uncertainty, we’ve
gathered a bit of helpful advice.

Travel with Your Documents

Immigrations and Customs Enforcement has the authority check travelers
for proper documentation upon their arrival to the United States. Additionally,
the Customs and Border Protection officers can search electronic devices
when permitting U.S. citizens to reenter the United States. These officers
may refuse passage from non-citizens. For these reasons, it is always
important to take any crucial documents with you. Bring copies of any
papers or documents that apply to your immigration status or citizenship.
These documents may come in the form of a U.S. or foreign passport, green
card, Form I-94, or a Department of Homeland Security admission.

DACA Program Recipients

The deferred action for childhood arrivals program, also called DACA, allows
illegal immigrant children to remain in the United States as they attend
school and obtain a good education. President Trump has informed DACA
recipients, or “dreamers,” as they have been called, that
he is taking compassionate consideration of their situation. However,
there have, nonetheless, been a few deportations of DACA recipients. Children
are on-edge about this issue, but the important thing to remember is that
dreamer deportations are not the priority, and protection for those who
qualify for DACA is still in effect.

DACA recipients with criminal issues might not be guaranteed renewal, but
they are not out of luck. If you are a dreamer and fear deportation for
criminal activity, contact an immigration attorney at our firm as soon
as possible.

The information on this website is for general information purposes only.
Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual
case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt
or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.